Indian Wells: Alcaraz wins 14th consecutive match at ATP Masters 1000 event

Indian Wells:  Carlos Alcaraz won his 14th consecutive match at the ATP Masters 1000 event when he defeated Denis Shapovalov 6-2, 6-4 on Tuesday (IST) for a place in the fourth round at the Indian Wells Open. 

The two-time defending champion Alcaraz has lost just two sets during his 14-match winning streak. He saved three of the four break points he faced and converted four of his eight opportunities, according to ATP Stats.

Shapovalov entered the tournament with an impressive 10-4 record on the season, including a run to his maiden ATP 500 title in Dallas in February. Yet Alcaraz was in full command, seeing off the Canadian in 83 minutes for the loss of just six games. Alcaraz came flying out of the gate to take a 5-0 lead. Although Shapovalov found his game, the recent Dallas Open champion was never able to put the victor into difficulty and the highest-remaining seed in the tournament advanced in one hour and 24 minutes, ATP reports. (IANS)

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